Gordis Epidemiology

✍ Scribed by David D. Celentano, Moyses Szklo

• Publisher: Elsevier, Inc.
• Year: 2019
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 434
• Edition: 6th
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

From the Department of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University and continuing in the tradition of award-winning educator and epidemiologist Dr. Leon Gordis, comes the fully revised 6th Edition of Gordis Epidemiology. This bestselling text provides a solid introduction to basic epidemiologic principles as well as practical applications in public health and clinical practice, highlighted by real-world examples throughout. New coverage includes expanded information on genetic epidemiology, epidemiology, and public policy, and ethical and professional issues in epidemiology, providing a strong basis for understanding the role and importance of epidemiology in today’s data-driven society.

Covers the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology in a clear, uniquely memorable way, using a wealth of full-color figures, graphs, charts, and cartoons to help you understand and retain key information.

Reflects how epidemiology is practiced today, with a new chapter organization progressing from observation and developing hypotheses to data collection and analyses.

Features new end-of-chapter questions for quick self-assessment, and a glossary of genetic terminology.

Provides more than 200 additional multiple-choice epidemiology self-assessment questions online.